The Buzz at WEBS – November 9, 2012
This week, the staff at WEBS is buzzing about…
This angler fish was a very special birthday present for a dear friend’s six year old. He loves deep sea creatures and saw an angler fish that my oldest daughter knit and loved it. This was really fun to knit and put together. The pattern is from Amigurumi Knits. The book is full of all sorts of sea creatures, food and other knit animals. The yarn I used was Valley Yarns Berkshire, for the fins and “lips”, and Cascade 220 for everything else. He also needed a card to go with it, so I painted a miniature version of his knit angler fish. His mother says he loves it! > Amy S.
I saw this scarf as a sample in the store, and had to make one for myself. It’s feather light, but warm! The yarn is Superior by Filatura di Crosa, and the pattern is Modera Mesh Scarf which was adapted from a Barbara Walker lace motif. It looks like an intricate spider web. There’s a P5 repeat in there that I had to do with a pin, since the Superior is so fine that it was difficult to pick it up with regular needles. > Andrea V.
I recently knit the Arctic Circle Cowl from the Tundra Collection from The Fibre Company. For starters, the yarn itself, Tundra, is heavenly. It is soft and luxurious and the color is tonally rich, almost iridescent. I loved the feeling of it in my hands as I knit! The pattern was well-written and easy and because the yarn is bulky, it was a quick knit. The stitch pattern gives it some nice texture and it’s just the right size for a sweet, cozy cowl. > Leslie Ann B.
(Left) Schacht Flip Trap – A perfect addition to either the Flip Rigid Heddle Loom or floor looms from Schacht. Use the sling to put shuttles and bobbins that you’re not using when you’re weaving. Great gift for the weaver in your life. > Gail C.
(Right) These wrist warmers are for a friend who loves just cuffs to keep her hands warm while she is working. The pattern is the Sokkelo half mitts and cuffs designed by Anna Nilsson. I chose some Madelinetosh Sock in the Tart colorway. I knit them on our new Karbonz needles, which were a dream to knit with. Great needles, great yarn! One Holiday knit down, one hundred to go! > Amy S.
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November 9th, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Is Andrea’s scarf the Madeira Lace Scarf?